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5.4 Useful internet resources for teaching English language 
As a teacher of EFL/ESL, we should know about these five great websites 
for ESL/EFL teachers. According to the non-partisan National Center for 
Educational Statistics, the ESL population in American public schools 
continues to grow. Teaching non-native pupils formal English remains as 
challenging as it is rewarding. Let these content-rich sites enable you to teach 
more effectively and efficiently. 
Internet TESL Journal 
The Internet TESL Journal is filled with useful resources. You will find an 
abundance of themed lesson plans, resources for teaching conversational 
English, and even tips for planning a memorable first class meeting. Of special 
note are the collections of links pertaining to culture. They feature in-class 
activities designed to help pupils of different cultures to interact with each 
other. The site does not appear to have been updated recently, but the sheer 
amount of information presented means that both novice and seasoned ESL 
teachers should find something of interest. 
Everything ESL 

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Everything ESL is another great website for ESL teachers. It features 
lesson plans, teaching tips, and other resources. The homepage includes an 
active forum in which site proprietor Judie Haynes and others answer 
questions posed by ESL pupils and instructors. The questions are varied and 
address everything from dealing with misbehaving pupils to implementing Core 
curriculum standards. Quite an overview! There is a genuine sense of 
community present and Haynes offers tips on ESL teaching strategies that will 
appeal to new instructors. 
Breaking News English 
Breaking News English utilizes current news articles. ESL instructors will 
appreciate that these stories are ranked across six levels according to reading 
level. However, the site includes much more than news. Each article includes 
two lesson plans, one brief and another longer and more detailed. Should you 
need more flexibility, links to specific activities based on the articles are also 
included. This great ESL website is useful not only for teaching Basic English; 
it will help your pupils learn more about current events. 
ESL Mania 
Featuring a banner reading “Bright Ideas for Teaching ESL,” ESL Mania 
focuses on areas other sites do not address, such as teaching Business English to 
non-native pupils. Another useful set of links offer information and exercises to 
help pupils lose their native accents when speaking. As expected, the usual 
exercises and worksheets are present as well. This site appears to be particularly 
useful for instructors teaching ESL learners in an adult literacy and language 
program. The site is cleanly laid out and information is easy to find.